Peanut allergy & MNSSHP

[tevagirl]

While at MNSSHP last Friday my 3 yr old dgs (who has a peanut allergy) was given a chocolate peanut butter cup among other things. My dd reached into his trick or treat bag to give him a piece of candy and it had melted in the bag. When she realized it was peanut butter she threw out the whole bag.

We didn't go to any more candy stations, just enjoyed the rides. However, after coming off one ride my dd and I found my dsil with epi-pen in hand bending over my dgs. Seems he came in contact with the candy somehow. Maybe, touching something that had residue on it from another child.

Anyway, his little eyes and face were all swollen, but luckily wasn't having trouble breathing. We didn't have to use the epi-pen but it was scary to think that we might have had to use it.

No peanut allergy debates, please. I just wanted to send out a warning to other parents who have children with peanut allergies.

 

[Christine]

Thanks! My son, who is almost 12, has a peanut allergy. I guess the best thing is to just stay away from places like that. Small kids, eating candy, candy gets on hands, candy gets on rides. Sorry for what happened and I hope he's okay!

 

[disykat]

Thank you. A good reminder to all of us dealing with this allergy to be extra careful with all the holidays coming up. Halloween is a tough one. Thankfully my son is like me and isn't that into it.

 

[cardaway]

Sounds like a great warning,

The same could go for handrailings and of houses the night of Halloween when the kids are out doing their thing. Many kids can't help but to dip into their stash right away and are quite messy.

Bring that epi pen along.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

I'm sorry that happened. We went when teh girls were younger and though they have no allergies..there were certain candies at the time that were choking hazards and we could see everything they put in and could say yea or nea to them and avoid things that they couldn't have.

 

[mla2177]

Tevagirl.........................................................is your DGS's name start with an A?

 

[tevagirl]

Tevagirl.........................................................is your DGS's name start with an A?

Yep, Hi MLA! How are you?

 

[tmt martins]

I'm glad all turned out alright . One of DD's best friends has PNA and we take her all the time to fairs and such . It really is hard to keep track of.

When we were at MNSSHP last year we were behind a small girl that told the CM the she has PNA so the CM lifted her up to the barrle and told her to just pick out some candies that would be alright.The CM next to her read some of the packages of gummies and things and told her they should be OK as well but check with Mom or Dad first. Mom was on the outside watching causously and then dad came up and thanked both of them. I guess the little girl was trying to be a big girl.

 

[mom2boys]

It's togh for kids with peanut allergies. My 11 yr old though he was being safe when he selected an oreo from a snack buffet line a couple of weeks ago. We were under a park pavillion and it had gotten dark so he couldn't see the cookie well. It turned out to be one of the new peanutbutter oreos - he didn't realize they even exist. I had my epi-pen in the car but I gave him a benadryl first & that did the trick. I am never without my benadryl tablets.

 

[Dina]

Thank you so much for the warning. Maybe we'll just avoid going during the Halloween festivities. I'm so glad your DGS is ok!

 

[tevagirl]

Sounds like a great warning,

The same could go for handrailings and of houses the night of Halloween when the kids are out doing their thing. Many kids can't help but to dip into their stash right away and are quite messy.

Bring that epi pen along.

This is so true. We thought we were safe because he wasn't eating any of the candy. Never thought for a second he could still come in contact with it.

 

[CamColt]

This is so true. We thought we were safe because he wasn't eating any of the candy. Never thought for a second he could still come in contact with it.

That is so true! I wouldnt have even thought to bring the epipen with us trick or treating since I know DS wouldnt be eating anything outside. What a good point made here!

Thanks for the reminder!

 

[mla2177]

Hi!!!!
I wasn't sure if that was you or not, I don't think I've seen you on here since the cruise planning days, but I usually don't hang out in the Community boards.

Well, you have me addicted to this site!!!!!! I am officially Disney crazy. I'm trying to figure out how I can plan a trip for next Oct. I hear you just got back, how was it????

 

[Duckfan-in-Chicago]

I never really thought of this until now, but with the peanut allergy problem, and with the whole tampering crap that goes on, I would think they could come up with a sealed package for peanut butter cups that would help alleviate some of these problems. It would be a win/win.

It would take me a few more seconds to get in to them but that's not necessarily a bad thing either.

 

[summerrluvv]

I never really thought of this until now, but with the peanut allergy problem, and with the whole tampering crap that goes on, I would think they could come up with a sealed package for peanut butter cups that would help alleviate some of these problems. It would be a win/win.

It would take me a few more seconds to get in to them but that's not necessarily a bad thing either.

I'm confused. What do you mean by sealed? I've never seen a PB cup that wasn't sealed shut.

 

[TurboKitty]

I can't speak for Duck, but I think she (?) means a sealed layer of plastic around the whole cup, rather than that foil-y and paper wrap they use on some of the pb cups (think mini Reese's cups).

 

[Daxx]

I never really thought of this until now, but with the peanut allergy problem, and with the whole tampering crap that goes on, I would think they could come up with a sealed package for peanut butter cups that would help alleviate some of these problems. It would be a win/win.

Double packaging to eliminate contamination if the product started to melt or what have you. That is such a great idea for foods containing peanuts!

I really feel badly for you Moms w/kids who have peanut allergies. It's so difficult b/c you have to be so careful. I have had peanut allergies in my classroom and have had to be so cautious about what they can/cannot eat when snacks are brought in. Thankfully, I haven't had any major problems come up but am always on guard when it came to treats brought into the class. There's that huge concern of cross-contamination!

 

[disykat]

Actually, that's an interesting thought. I think the PB cups COULD stand to change their wrapping. It's been years since I had one, but they used to be sort of folded - not sealed with the crimps on the ends like so many bars are.

Have they changed? It seems to me the other bars that used to be folded - like Hershey's chocolate bars - have all changed to crimped.

That wouldn't really be just for PA people, but for tampering safety in general.

 

[megan4777]

Actually, that's an interesting thought. I think the PB cups COULD stand to change their wrapping. It's been years since I had one, but they used to be sort of folded - not sealed with the crimps on the ends like so many bars are.

Have they changed? It seems to me the other bars that used to be folded - like Hershey's chocolate bars - have all changed to crimped.

That wouldn't really be just for PA people, but for tampering safety in general.

I don't eat pb cups b/c DH usually inhales them before I can get to them. He's away, though, so there are some here.

there are the 4 folds where the top 2 are glued over the bottom ones. Actually, looking at these (yeah, I'm unfolding them as we speak ) there are 2 bottom folds and 4 top folds....all of which are glued down. it's like they double fold the top ones to make it 4 folds...

Anyway, that being said, I know that I've had these things melt in my bag before...it's chocolate and unless they start putting plastic around it, they will probably leak from time to time. I don't let dd's eat them from strangers, either....b/c of tampering.


I'm so thankful that dd's haven't had any allergies, yet. I know our nieces have several, though (one is allergic to several types of fruit and nuts plus now she's lactose intollerant...try making something for her to eat!!).

 

[Cool-Beans]

Double packaging to eliminate contamination if the product started to melt or what have you. That is such a great idea for foods containing peanuts!

I really feel badly for you Moms w/kids who have peanut allergies. It's so difficult b/c you have to be so careful. I have had peanut allergies in my classroom and have had to be so cautious about what they can/cannot eat when snacks are brought in. Thankfully, I haven't had any major problems come up but am always on guard when it came to treats brought into the class. There's that huge concern of cross-contamination!

FYI - "Filberts" are nuts (not peanuts, but nut nuts.) My son's Kindergarten teacher didn't know this and he went into anaphlaxis right there in the room. That poor young woman was beside herself.

People with allergies that send them into anaphylactic shock should carry the Epi-pen EVERYWHERE. All the time. It is a pain in the patootie, but you just never know. My son is a teen now and doesn't want to carry it...it is embarrassing and makes him "special," different.

"Better safe than dead!" I always tell him.